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Niles, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Cass County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,838
Population
2,045/sq mi density
$47,815
Median Income
$26,132 per capita
$115,400
Home Value
$200,032 Zillow
$869
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
774
Violent Crime/100K
3,296 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$47,815 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
774 violent crimes/100K (104% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$115,400
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$869/mo
25% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
4% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,552
Median year built: 1954
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$115,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$200,032
Median Sale Price
$167,450
Median List Price
$234,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
62.8%
Owner-Occupied
37.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$869/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,076/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
66 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.9%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
14.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$122
Active Inventory
27
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
62.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $115,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $200,032 |
| Median Sale Price | $167,450 |
| Median List Price | $234,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $122 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $869 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,076 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
| Days on Market | 66 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.9% |
| Price Drops | 14.8% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 27 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $122 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 62.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 37.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 62.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,552 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 28.3% |